Gleb Skubachevsky
Never Give Up
Gleb Skubachevsky, a contemporary Russian painter, underwent a transformative phase in his artistic journey while studying in the studio of Aidan Salakhova and Sergey Ossovsky at the Moscow State Academic Art Institute named after V.I. Surikov. Under their mentorship, Gleb's unique artistic concept began to take shape, marking a significant turning point in his art biography.
Exploring the possibilities of materials and pushing the boundaries of reference, Gleb Skubachevsky ventured into creating expansive canvases. In 2015, he further expanded his repertoire at the Dukley European Art Community, where he developed a distinctive technique at the intersection of painting and plasticity. Utilizing ornate, fragile volumes of paper mounted on a wooden frame, his artworks transcend the two-dimensional plane without sacrificing the essence of pictorial abstraction.
Gleb Skubachevsky's artistic exploration extends beyond the confines of his studio, as he actively participates in numerous art residencies worldwide. Collaborating with talented artists from diverse cultural backgrounds, he absorbs their works and concepts, contributing to his ongoing education and understanding of different cultures. The artist remains in a perpetual state of search, continually seeking new creative ideas and techniques, evolving from large canvases to intricate objects and sculptures.
Recognition followed in 2016 when Gleb entered the Top 100 list of recognized young Russian artists, according to INART magazine. He also boasts two UNESCO awards for his participation in art symposiums—Patras Art Fair and the Athina Art Fair.
Private collections around the globe house Gleb Skubachevsky's works, from Great Britain and Montenegro to Greece, Italy, Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Switzerland, France, Brazil, Dubai, Georgia, Turkey, and China.
In Gleb's own words, anything has the potential to be material for artwork, aligning with his philosophy rooted in pragmatism. His artistic practice is a manifestation of aesthetic experience, and he remains in constant exploration, creating paintings, sculptures, and installations in his unique technique, utilizing fragile mediums.
Skubachevsky's art practice delves into topics that universally captivate humanity. He explores the symbiosis of plastic and pictorial expressiveness, generating visual variations of extraterrestrial forms and the primary source of life. Employing microscopic optics and natural scientific tools of cognition, he crafts alienated forms that intrigue and provoke thought.
Operating within the paradigm of metamodernism, Gleb Skubachevsky seeks a delicate balance between experimental form and material, between clarity and ambiguity. His works, simultaneously alien and familiar, exude extreme fragility and aggression. This delicate equilibrium allows him to create and explore images of alternative life forms, offering a glimpse into a potential reality of the future.
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MAGICAL RITUALS • 12 artworks
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About the series: In this series of graphics I proceeded from pragmatism and minimalism, trying to use [...]
About the series:
In this series of graphics I proceeded from pragmatism and minimalism, trying to use a minimum of mediums. Initially, I started making sketches of different simple creatures on paper, but it turned out to be graphic expressionism.
Some works are light and almost transparent, and some - noisy and saturated.
In the process of drawing, I had a feeling that I was performing some kind of magical ritual. Therefore, I decided to call this series “Magical rituals”.
In this series of graphics I proceeded from pragmatism and minimalism, trying to use a minimum of mediums. Initially, I started making sketches of different simple creatures on paper, but it turned out to be graphic expressionism.
Some works are light and almost transparent, and some - noisy and saturated.
In the process of drawing, I had a feeling that I was performing some kind of magical ritual. Therefore, I decided to call this series “Magical rituals”.
ALCHEMICAL SYMBOLS • 12 artworks
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About the «Alchemical Symbols» series. The series of 12 miniatures, based on 12 alchemical symbols. [...]
About the «Alchemical Symbols» series.
The series of 12 miniatures, based on 12 alchemical symbols. The series is dedicated to science and miracle, like chemistry and alchemy, to the artistic research and evolution of things. The artworks visualize the moment when the inexplicable transforms into absolutely understandable and material.
The series of 12 miniatures, based on 12 alchemical symbols. The series is dedicated to science and miracle, like chemistry and alchemy, to the artistic research and evolution of things. The artworks visualize the moment when the inexplicable transforms into absolutely understandable and material.
LABORATORY WORK • 9 artworks
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In the “Laboratory Work” series I reflect on life forms. I modeled the creation of a living organism [...]
In the “Laboratory Work” series I reflect on life forms. I modeled the creation of a living organism on canvas, as if it were appearing under a microscope when we look at a particular sample during laboratory work on glass. It was a fairly spontaneous and partly conscious creation in my characteristic moustache technique, but in this case the moustache was made of acrylic with strokes of paint using a brush. In this series, I act as a Creator and as a "film developer". Before us is a black canvas - the Universe before the Big Bang and then the act of creation occurs and life appears on the canvas. All 9 works were created simultaneously.
COLOURS OF NATURE • 6 artworks
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The colours of nature are unusual and varied and make very amazing combinations. I work in my recognizable [...]
The colours of nature are unusual and varied and make very amazing combinations. I work in my recognizable author's paper technique, selecting and summarizing stunning natural colors and illustrating the beauty of the world, highlighting the main and important details by using transitional shades and, based on these colour nuances, I’m creating really natural-abstract paintings, as if they are growing from the surface of the canvas.
SEPTEM VIRTUTES (SEVEN VIRTUES) • 7 artworks
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The «Septem Virtutes» (The Seven Virtues) series The Seven Virtues is a very important theme in art, [...]
The «Septem Virtutes» (The Seven Virtues) series
The Seven Virtues is a very important theme in art, with a serious tradition. The history of art tells more about seven deadly sins, but I decided that now is the time to remind about the virtues. Each virtue is associated with a specific colour, which is used to paint. When I paint, I think about this virtue and say it out loud. The artworks are made on large sheets of premium torchon extra rough paper.
The Seven Virtues is a very important theme in art, with a serious tradition. The history of art tells more about seven deadly sins, but I decided that now is the time to remind about the virtues. Each virtue is associated with a specific colour, which is used to paint. When I paint, I think about this virtue and say it out loud. The artworks are made on large sheets of premium torchon extra rough paper.
THE MAP OF THE UNIVERSE • 3 artworks
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The series is inspired by a photograph of a map of the Universe taken by the eROSITA space telescope [...]
The series is inspired by a photograph of a map of the Universe taken by the eROSITA space telescope several years ago.
MONOCHROME MINIATURES • 2 artworks
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I started this series from the idea of simplicity and duality: monochrome, black & white. But suddenly [...]
I started this series from the idea of simplicity and duality: monochrome, black & white. But suddenly got a diversity of shadows of gray, as the result of interference of pure colours.
ALIEN CREATURES • 12 artworks
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The series is inspired by the possibility of life in explored space and beyond it. It seems to be a [...]
The series is inspired by the possibility of life in explored space and beyond it. It seems to be a close-up of perfect beings who are not subject to earthly evolution.
GRAPHICS 36•48 • 10 artworks
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The new series of graphics is inspired by the exhibition of my favorite artist Gerhard Richter and by [...]
The new series of graphics is inspired by the exhibition of my favorite artist Gerhard Richter and by the trip to Dubai Art Fair 2024. These two events had a great impact on me.
CREATION OF THE WORLD • 4 artworks
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The artist participates in art shows and fairs
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Exercises the profession of artist as a main activity
Biography
Gleb Skubachevsky, a contemporary Russian painter, underwent a transformative phase in his artistic journey while studying in the studio of Aidan Salakhova and Sergey Ossovsky at the Moscow State Academic Art Institute named after V.I. Surikov. Under their mentorship, Gleb's unique artistic concept began to take shape, marking a significant turning point in his art biography.
Exploring the possibilities of materials and pushing the boundaries of reference, Gleb Skubachevsky ventured into creating expansive canvases. In 2015, he further expanded his repertoire at the Dukley European Art Community, where he developed a distinctive technique at the intersection of painting and plasticity. Utilizing ornate, fragile volumes of paper mounted on a wooden frame, his artworks transcend the two-dimensional plane without sacrificing the essence of pictorial abstraction.
Gleb Skubachevsky's artistic exploration extends beyond the confines of his studio, as he actively participates in numerous art residencies worldwide. Collaborating with talented artists from diverse cultural backgrounds, he absorbs their works and concepts, contributing to his ongoing education and understanding of different cultures. The artist remains in a perpetual state of search, continually seeking new creative ideas and techniques, evolving from large canvases to intricate objects and sculptures.
Recognition followed in 2016 when Gleb entered the Top 100 list of recognized young Russian artists, according to INART magazine. He also boasts two UNESCO awards for his participation in art symposiums—Patras Art Fair and the Athina Art Fair.
Private collections around the globe house Gleb Skubachevsky's works, from Great Britain and Montenegro to Greece, Italy, Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Switzerland, France, Brazil, Dubai, Georgia, Turkey, and China.
In Gleb's own words, anything has the potential to be material for artwork, aligning with his philosophy rooted in pragmatism. His artistic practice is a manifestation of aesthetic experience, and he remains in constant exploration, creating paintings, sculptures, and installations in his unique technique, utilizing fragile mediums.
Skubachevsky's art practice delves into topics that universally captivate humanity. He explores the symbiosis of plastic and pictorial expressiveness, generating visual variations of extraterrestrial forms and the primary source of life. Employing microscopic optics and natural scientific tools of cognition, he crafts alienated forms that intrigue and provoke thought.
Operating within the paradigm of metamodernism, Gleb Skubachevsky seeks a delicate balance between experimental form and material, between clarity and ambiguity. His works, simultaneously alien and familiar, exude extreme fragility and aggression. This delicate equilibrium allows him to create and explore images of alternative life forms, offering a glimpse into a potential reality of the future.
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Nationality:
RUSSIA
- Date of birth : 1989
- Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
- Groups: Professional Artist Russian Contemporary Artists

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Influences
Education
2010 - 2016
Moscow State Academic Art Institute named after V.N. Surikov
Moscow,
Russia
2005 - 2010
Moscow State Academic Art College in Memory of 1905
Moscow,
Russia
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Achievements
Prizes and Awards
2019
Gold Medal Finalist From The Zervas Art Foundation At Of The Moscow Art Fair
Moscow,
Russia
2017
Unesco Award For Participation In Art Symposium Athens Art Fair
Athens,
Greece
2017
Unesco Award For Participation In Art Symposium Patras Art Fair
Patras,
Greece
Collective Expositions
2024
World Art Dubai
Dubai,
United Arab Emirates
2023
International Shanghai Art Fair
Shanghai,
China
2023
Art3F
Paris,
France
2021
"Acceptance Of The Future" X Buro
Moscow,
Russia
2021
Game Of Universes
Kazan,
Russia
2021
"New Era: P Ii" (Virtual Exhibition)
London,
United Kingdom
2019
"The Processes" New Academy, Winzavod
Moscow,
Russia
2019
Moscow Art Fair, Hampton By Hilton
Moscow,
Russia
2019
"Crumple, Pound, Cook, Pour" Integration Museum
Moscow,
Russia
2019
Birth Cabianca Siena
Siena,
Italy
2019
International Symposium Of The Greek Foundation Zervas Art
Athens,
Greece
2019
"Artist Collaboration" Galeriecampl
Munich,
Germany
2019
Slovovno Forum
Dukley,
Montenegro
2019
"Horizon Line" Fine Art Gallery 11:11
Risan,
Montenegro
2018
"Here The Time Pulses" Zdesgallery
Moscow,
Russia
2018
"Beauty" Museum Of Geology
Moscow,
Russia
2018
"Respect" International Symposium, Cselley Muhle
Oslip,
Austria
2018
"Resonance" Krysha Gallery
Moscow,
Russia
2018
"Here Children Paint" Zdes Gallery
Moscow,
Russia
2018
23D International Exhibition Of Architecture And Design "Arch Moscow"
Moscow,
Russia
2018
"Chaos" Zdes Gallery
Moscow,
Russia
2018
"Russia-Bulgaria" Ria News
Moscow,
Russia
2018
"Postcards From Artists" Sotheby's Moscow Office
Moscow,
Russia
2018
"Silence Et Plenitude" Art Dynasty Gallery
Geneve,
Switzerland
2018
"Give Art To The City"
Moscow,
Russia
2017
"Spiel Mit Mir" Zverevsky Center For Contemporary Art
Moscow,
Russia
2017
"Art Athina Fair" Palace Hotel Bomo Club
Athens,
Greece
2017
"Imago Anima Symposium" Synagogue-Center For Contemporary Art
Trnava,
Slovakia
2017
"15Th International Symposium In Patras," Municipal Gallery
Patras,
Greece
2017
"A Posteriori / From The Next" 4Th Ural Industrial Biennale Of Contemporary Art, Ural Vision Gallery
Ekaterinburg,
Russia
2017
"International Biennale In Mantua" Museum Of Francescogonzaga
Mantua,
Italy
2017
Time Awaits, Omelchenkogallery And A3 Gallery
Moscow,
Russia
2017
"Postcards From Artists" Schusev State Museum Of Architecture
Moscow,
Russia
2016
"Abstract-Concrete" Modern Gallery
Podgorica,
Montenegro
2016
"Look Inside Me" Aidan Studio, Cca Winzavod
Moscow,
Russia
2016
"Youth Of Russia" The Central House Of Artists
Moscow,
Russia
2016
"I Wish" Aidan Studio, Cca Winzavod
Moscow,
Russia
2016
"June 22" On The Side Of The Human, European Center Of Fine Arts
Bratislava,
Slovakia
2016
"Game Over" Aidan Studio, Cca Winzavod
Moscow,
Russia
2015
"Online/Offline" Aidan Studio, Cca Winzavod
Moscow,
Russia
2014
"Flying City" The Museum Of Moscow
Moscow,
Russia
Residencies
2019
International Symposium Of The Zervas Art Foundation
Moscow,
Russia
2019
11/11 Residence
Risan,
Montenegro
2019
Cabianca Siena
Siena,
Italy
2018
Respect, International Symposium
Celli Mühle,
Austria
2017
Sacatar Residence
Itaparica,
Brazil
2017
Athens Art Fair, Palace Hotel Bomo Club
Athens,
Greece
2017
Imago Anima Symposium, Synagogue Center For Contemporary Art
Trnava,
Slovakia
2017
15Th International Symposium At Municipal Gallery
Partah,
Greece
2016
2013-2016 Residency Program In Open Studious, Winzavod Cca
Moscow,
Russia
2015
Dukley European Art Community
Kotor,
Montenegro
Solo Expositions
2021
"Elusive Worlds" Askeri Gallery
Moscow,
Russia
2020
"Genesis" Askeri Gallery
Moscow,
Russia
2019
"In Regeneration" Askery Gallery
Moscow,
Russia
2018
"Anima Aliena" Askeri Gallery
Moscow,
Russia
2017
"Itaparisaurs" In Residence Sacatar
Itaparica,
Brazil
2016
"Circulation" 11.12 Gallery
Moscow,
Russia
2015
"Spiritum Ubivult Spirat" Dukley European Art Community
Kotor,
Montenegro
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Added Jan 30, 2025
About the «Alchemical Symbols» series.
The series of 12 miniatures, based on 12 alchemical symbols. The series is dedicated to science and miracle, like chemistry and alchemy, to the artistic research and evolution of things. The artworks visualize the moment when the inexplicable transforms into absolutely understandable and material.
The artwork may be framed upon request (+25$).
Added Dec 27, 2024
«Purple» | 2024
the «Colours of Nature» series
acrylics, paper, canvas
100 x 100 х 10 cm
available
The colours of nature are unusual and varied and make very amazing combinations. I work in my recognizable author's paper technique, selecting and summarizing stunning natural colors and illustrating the beauty of the world, highlighting the main and important details by using transitional shades and, based on these colour nuances, I’m creating really natural-abstract paintings, as if they are growing from the surface of the canvas.
#skubachevsky #paperwork #texturedcanvas #wallobject #moderninterior #contemporaryart #abstraction #abstractart #art
Added Dec 27, 2024
the process was tough...
Added Nov 6, 2024
«Fluorescent Pink» | 2024
the «Colours of Nature» series
acrylics, paper, canvas 100 x 100 cm
About the «Colours of Nature» series: The colours of nature are unusual and varied and make very amazing combinations. I work in my recognizable author's paper technique, selecting and summarizing stunning natural colors and illustrating the beauty of the world, highlighting the main and important details by using transitional shades and, based on these colour nuances, I’m creating really natural-abstract paintings, as if they are growing from the surface of the canvas.
Added Oct 17, 2024
It's been a while since I made graphics on canvas. I haven’t worked in this technique the last few years, although I really like it! This is a miniature on canvas 25 x 25 cm, made with very hard pencils 4H and 5H. If we look back in 2015-2016, a part of my diploma work was drawn on canvas, and part was made as a paper object. I have had a flash back and decided to make a new graphic artwork in miniature. In this video - some stages of creation.
Added Oct 1, 2024
Stages of the "White"
Added Sep 11, 2024
HOW IT WAS MADE
«Blue» | 2024
the «Colours of Nature» series
acrylics, paper, glue, canvas
100 x 100 cm
Creating such an artwork is a huge amount of time and meticulous work. Thousands of handmade villi, twisted, glued, painted, and then all this needs to be assembled and fixed well... The whole process took 3 weeks of everyday full time work. I was afraid it that I would never come to the end. There were several stages: twisting the paper villi, gluing and painting them, cutting it to the required length and gluing it according to the sketched composition. It took a lot of paper, glue, acrylics of different shades of blue. At one moment I ran out of all the materials and had to buy more. I was also afraid that the canvas would be very heavy, because it will be sent to the Art Fair in Luxembourg. However, everything turned out in the best possible way. The artwork was made completely with Daler Rowney acrylic paints.
#skubachevsky #3dobjects #customorder #paperwork #artlondon #contemporaryart #contemporaryartlondon #artlondon #londonartist #londongallery #modernart #abstraction #abstractart
Added Jul 31, 2024
The «Septem Virtutes» (The Seven Virtues) series is now available for purchase.
Added Jul 31, 2024
The «Septem Virtutes» (The Seven Virtues) series The Seven Virtues is a very important theme in art, with a serious tradition. The history of art tells more about seven deadly sins, but I decided that now is the time to remind about the virtues. Each virtue is associated with a specific colour, which is used to paint. When I paint, I think about this virtue and say it out loud. The artworks are made on large sheets of premium torchon extra rough paper.
Added Jul 31, 2024
«Map of the Universe 3» | 2024 from the «Map of the Universe» series acrylics on paper (torchon extra rough) 56 x 76 cm
Added Jul 31, 2024
«Map of the Universe 2» | 2024 from the «Map of the Universe» series acrylics on paper (torchon extra rough) 56 x 76 cm
Added Jul 31, 2024
«Map of the Universe 1» | 2024 from the «Map of the Universe» series acrylics on paper (torchon extra rough) 56 x 76 cm
Added Jul 4, 2024
The stages of creation.
Added Jul 4, 2024
Added Jun 25, 2024
New one - Purple
«Purple» | 2024
acrylics, paper, canvas
25 x 25 cm
This artwork is made in my author's acrylic-paper technique on canvas. The painting has a relief surface with textured pile (hair). The artwork was created in London in 2024. Signed on the back.
Added Jun 20, 2024
Creating such an artwork is a huge amount of time and meticulous work. Thousands of handmade villi, twisted, glued, painted, and then all this needs to be assembled and fixed well... The whole process took 3 weeks of everyday full time work. I was afraid it that I would never come to the end. There were several stages: twisting the paper villi, gluing and painting them, cutting it to the required length and gluing it according to the sketched composition. It took a lot of paper, glue, acrylics of different shades of blue. At one moment I ran out of all the materials and had to buy more. I was also afraid that the canvas would be very heavy, because it will be sent to the Art Fair in Luxembourg. However, everything turned out in the best possible way. The artwork was made completely with Daler Rowney acrylic paints.
Added May 27, 2024
«Monochrome miniature 2» | 2024
the «Monochrome miniatures» series
acrylic, paper, canvas
25 x 25 cm
Added May 23, 2024
«Monochrome miniature 1» | 2024
the «Monochrome miniatures» series
acrylic, paper, canvas
25 x 25 cm
I started this series from the idea of simplicity and duality: monochrome, black & white. But suddenly got a diversity of shadows of gray, as the result of interference of pure colours.
Added May 14, 2024
The last stage of the work is a composition of small peaks that take the artwork out of two-dimensional space into a 3D object. By the way, the villi are very durable, but at the same time elastic. Feel free to touch them if you want.
#skubachevsky #3dobjects #paperwork #artlondon #contemporaryart #contemporaryartlondon #artlondon #londonartist #londongallery #modernart #abstraction #abstractart
Added May 14, 2024
Several stages of creating a custom order: from a blank canvas to a relief surface.
#skubachevsky #3dobjects #paperwork #artlondon #contemporaryart #contemporaryartlondon #artlondon #londonartist #londongallery #modernart #abstraction #abstractart
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©2024 Gleb Skubachevsky
Thank you, Nida!

©2024 Gleb Skubachevsky
Irvin, thank you very much! :)
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©2023 Gleb Skubachevsky
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